Tom & Jerry's makeshift boundary

Last month I pointed out a sign spotted outside Tom & Jerry's on Elizabeth Street...



Now the bar has set up a makeshift boundary to keep people away from the front of the door and the adjacent apartment entrance...

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Outside Tom & Jerry's on Elizabeth Street...




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Classic Kicks has closed

You may have noticed in recent weeks that streetwear boutique Classic Kicks on Elizabeth between Houston and Bleecker has closed...



People looking for high-end vintage sneakers can still shop online.

According to StreetRat: "Due to increasing rates of rent, Classic Kicks decided to temporarily close in order to find a more suitable retail space. No word on where they’re looking or how soon the move will be, but keep tight."

This sign in front of the old shop, which opened in 2003, doesn't seem so encouraging, though...